An M3U8 file is a UTF-8 encoded playlist used by HLS to list media segments and variants for adaptive playback. In 2026, M3U8 files remain the backbone of HLS streaming, enabling adaptive bitrate streaming, low latency HLS, and encrypted video delivery. An M3U8 file is a UTF-8 playlist that directs how media segments are delivered […]
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Entertainment is moving forward from scripted television and endless commercials. Audiences want to watch real people with bigger-than-life personalities. Live streamers give them what they want. Recent numbers show live streaming now accounts for a 23% of total viewing time globally, the market is estimated to grow to over $3 billion by 2027. With such […]
Live video streaming is now part of everyday communication. For businesses getting started, the challenge is dialing in the best OBS settings for streaming so video looks sharp and audio stays clean—without overloading your CPU or internet. Open Broadcaster Software (OBS Studio) makes this easier by exposing clear controls for OBS bitrate settings, resolution, frame […]
The way we consume entertainment content, particularly video, has changed drastically over the last decade. The number of people turning to the internet for news, live streaming, entertainment, education, and more has skyrocketed. The OTT platforms market is powered by over-the-top (OTT) video technology. Dacast, as both the author of this guide and one of […]
As a streamer or broadcaster, choosing the wrong video format could cause playback failures across modern browsers, 4K devices, or adaptive streaming systems. As video streaming becomes more complex, picking the correct format for your video content isn’t just a technical detail, but a selection that can directly impact whether your content succeeds or falls […]